What kind of man refers to himself as safely dead?

No man can choose to serve only himself when he has something to offer his state. No one can put his own wishes above the needs of so many.

From shadow queen to puppet queen in one rule. That's very impressive. When he rules your country and he tells you he loves you, I hope you believe him. At least that's one lie I didn't tell you.

She's like a prisoner inside stone walls, and every day the walls get a little thicker, the doorways a little narrower.

I knew I would be in the story somewhere," Eugenides interjected. "Oh no," said Phresine, "This was a humble servant." "Ouch." "Though very courageous." "Not me," whispered Eugenides to his pillow.

Costis bowed stiffly. “I am here to make sure that you stay in bed, Your Majesty, because if this offends you and you order me summarily executed, it is no loss. Politically speaking.

What kind of man refers to himself as safely dead?